B&Q injury warning over light fittings

B&Q has issued a safety warning following concerns being raised over a range of light fittings.

The DIY giant have found that the lamp shade rings on some models of the ranges of lights may fracture, which can cause the shade to fall from the fitting and present a risk of injury.

The lights in question and the advice issued

The company advise anyone who has purchased one of the affected products, which use the shade ring, to remove the shade and ring immediately on any affected light fittings, using the original tool supplied - ensuring the lights are cool first.

If this is not possible, customers are advised to avoid the potential fall zone until they have been able to organise removal of the lampshade/s.

Once the shade rings and shades have been removed the ceiling light fittings are safe to continue using as normal.

Customers having difficulty removing the shades or identifying the rings contact the helpline on 0300 3034482.

The lights in question and the advice issued

The full list of affected products, were offered for sale between February 2014 and February 2017, reads as follows: